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Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Lider 38398

The Lider 38398 is 230kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX105 HD
Ifor Williams GX105 HD - image: GT Towing
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX105 HDLider 38398
Gross weight3500kg2500kg
Unladen weight690kg460kg
Payload2810kg-
Internal bed3.03m x 1.57m-
Internal length-300cm
Internal width-150cm
Internal height-50cm
Axles-2
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...

  • you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross

For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.

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Full GX105 HD specifications →

Buy or hire the 38398 if...

  • you want one that is 230kg lighter empty

A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.

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Full 38398 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398 is 230kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Lider 38398 on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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